However, due to my time limitation, I had to wait for almost 2 years to return to London and give it a try. And during that time, October, London Restaurant Festival was being held, which meant a good opportunity to try fine dining places at more purse-friendly prices. I could get a decent tasting menu at this one Michelin starred (previously two in 1996) for less than £50.

Pied à Terre is rather a small restaurant. From the outside, it could easily be overlooked. Its dim light and modern, glamorous interior decoration felt casual enough for me.

To be honest, I can’t recall all the details as it’s been more than a year since I’ve been there. But I still remember that all the courses tasted good and had brilliant combinations of flavours. I particularly like the cod, which was cooked perfectly and had smooth, silky texture and crispy edge. The accompanying parmesan gnocchi was divinely fluffy and flavourful.

However, as you may notice, the plating was not as elaborate as I expected, both in terms of colours and compositions. I think my dishes were less colourful because it was in the autumn and probably because I’m not a good photographer! Lol. Regarding compositions, I guess this was understandable because of the nature of this promotion (which was nearly half price of the normal seasonal tasting menu).